Sahih al-Bukhari — Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an

Narrated Ibn `Umar:While some people were offering Fajr prayer at Quba mosque, someone came to them and said, "Qur'anic literature" has been revealed to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) tonight, and he has been ordered to face the Ka`ba (of Mecca) so you too, should turn your faces towards it. Their faces were then towards Sham (Jerusalem), so they turned towards the Qibla (i.e. Ka`ba of Mecca)

حدثنا قتيبة بن سعيد، عن مالك، عن عبد الله بن دينار، عن ابن عمر، قال بينما الناس في صلاة الصبح بقباء اذ جاءهم ات فقال ان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قد انزل عليه الليلة، وقد امر ان يستقبل الكعبة، فاستقبلوها. وكانت وجوههم الى الشام فاستداروا الى القبلة

Narrated `Urwa:I said to `Aisha, the wife of the Prophet, and I was at that time a young boy, "How do you interpret the Statement of Allah: "Verily, Safa and Marwa (i.e. two mountains at Mecca) are among the Symbols of Allah." So it is not harmful of those who perform the Hajj to the House of Allah) or perform the Umra, to ambulate (Tawaf) between them. In my opinion it is not sinful for one not to ambulate (Tawaf) between them." `Aisha said, "Your interpretation is wrong for as you say, the Verse should have been: "So it is not harmful of those who perform the Hajj or Umra to the House, not to ambulate (Tawaf) between them.' This Verse was revealed in connection with the Ansar who (during the Pre-Islamic Period) used to visit Manat (i.e. an idol) after assuming their Ihram, and it was situated near Qudaid (i.e. a place at Mecca), and they used to regard it sinful to ambulate between Safa and Marwa after embracing Islam. When Islam came, they asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) about it, whereupon Allah revealed:-- "Verily, Safa and Marwa (i.e. two mountains at Mecca) are among the Symbols of Allah. So it is not harmful of those who perform the Hajj of the House (of Allah) or perform the Umra, to ambulate (Tawaf) between them

حدثنا عبد الله بن يوسف، اخبرنا مالك، عن هشام بن عروة، عن ابيه، انه قال قلت لعايشة زوج النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وانا يوميذ حديث السن ارايت قول الله تبارك وتعالى {ان الصفا والمروة من شعاير الله فمن حج البيت او اعتمر فلا جناح عليه ان يطوف بهما} فما ارى على احد شييا ان لا يطوف بهما. فقالت عايشة كلا لو كانت كما تقول كانت فلا جناح عليه ان لا يطوف بهما، انما انزلت هذه الاية في الانصار، كانوا يهلون لمناة، وكانت مناة حذو قديد، وكانوا يتحرجون ان يطوفوا بين الصفا والمروة، فلما جاء الاسلام سالوا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن ذلك فانزل الله {ان الصفا والمروة من شعاير الله فمن حج البيت او اعتمر فلا جناح عليه ان يطوف بهما}

Narrated `Asim bin Sulaiman:I asked Anas bin Malik about Safa and Marwa. Anas replied, "We used to consider (i.e. going around) them a custom of the Pre-islamic period of Ignorance, so when Islam came, we gave up going around them. Then Allah revealed" "Verily, Safa and Marwa (i.e. two mountains at Mecca) are among the Symbols of Allah. So it is not harmful of those who perform the Hajj of the House (of Allah) or perform the Umra to ambulate (Tawaf) between them

حدثنا محمد بن يوسف، حدثنا سفيان، عن عاصم بن سليمان، قال سالت انس بن مالك رضى الله عنه عن الصفا، والمروة،. فقال كنا نرى انهما من امر الجاهلية، فلما كان الاسلام امسكنا عنهما، فانزل الله تعالى {ان الصفا والمروة } الى قوله {ان يطوف بهما}

Narrated `Abdullah:The Prophet (ﷺ) said one statement and I said another. The Prophet (ﷺ) said "Whoever dies while still invoking anything other than Allah as a rival to Allah, will enter Hell (Fire)." And I said, "Whoever dies without invoking anything as a rival to Allah, will enter Paradise

حدثنا عبدان، عن ابي حمزة، عن الاعمش، عن شقيق، عن عبد الله، قال قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كلمة وقلت اخرى قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم " من مات وهو يدعو من دون الله ندا دخل النار ". وقلت انا من مات وهو لا يدعو لله ندا دخل الجنة

Narrated Ibn `Abbas:The law of Qisas (i.e. equality in punishment) was prescribed for the children of Israel, but the Diya (i.e. blood money was not ordained for them). So Allah said to this Nation (i.e. Muslims): "O you who believe! The law of Al-Qisas (i.e. equality in punishment) is prescribed for you in cases of murder: The free for the free, the slave for the slave, and the female for the female. But if the relatives (or one of them) of the killed (person) forgive their brother (i.e. the killers something of Qisas (i.e. not to kill the killer by accepting blood money in the case of intentional murder)----then the relatives (of the killed person) should demand blood-money in a reasonable manner and the killer must pay with handsome gratitude. This is an alleviation and a Mercy from your Lord, (in comparison to what was prescribed for the nations before you). So after this, whoever transgresses the limits (i.e. to kill the killer after taking the blood-money) shall have a painful torment

حدثنا الحميدي، حدثنا سفيان، حدثنا عمرو، قال سمعت مجاهدا، قال سمعت ابن عباس رضى الله عنهما يقول كان في بني اسراييل القصاص، ولم تكن فيهم الدية فقال الله تعالى لهذه الامة {كتب عليكم القصاص في القتلى الحر بالحر والعبد بالعبد والانثى بالانثى فمن عفي له من اخيه شىء} فالعفو ان يقبل الدية في العمد {فاتباع بالمعروف واداء اليه باحسان} يتبع بالمعروف ويودي باحسان، {ذلك تخفيف من ربكم} ورحمة مما كتب على من كان قبلكم. {فمن اعتدى بعد ذلك فله عذاب اليم} قتل بعد قبول الدية

Narrated Anas:The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The prescribed Law of Allah is the equality in punishment (i.e. Al-Qisas)." (In cases of murders, etc)

حدثنا محمد بن عبد الله الانصاري، حدثنا حميد، ان انسا، حدثهم عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال " كتاب الله القصاص

Narrated Anas:That his aunt, Ar-Rubai' broke an incisor tooth of a girl. My aunt's family requested the girl's relatives for forgiveness but they refused; then they proposed a compensation, but they refused. Then they went to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and refused everything except Al-Qisas (i.e. equality in punishment). So Allah's Apostle passed the judgment of Al-Qisas (i.e. equality of punishment). Anas bin Al-Nadr said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Will the incisor tooth of Ar-Rubai be broken? No, by Him Who sent you with the Truth, her incisor tooth will not be broken." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "O Anas! The prescribed law of Allah is equality in punishment (i.e. Al-Qisas.)" Thereupon those people became satisfied and forgave her. Then Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Among Allah's Worshippers there are some who, if they took Allah's Oath (for something), Allah fulfills their oaths

حدثني عبد الله بن منير، سمع عبد الله بن بكر السهمي، حدثنا حميد، عن انس، ان الربيع، عمته كسرت ثنية جارية، فطلبوا اليها العفو فابوا، فعرضوا الارش فابوا، فاتوا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وابوا الا القصاص، فامر رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم بالقصاص، فقال انس بن النضر يا رسول الله، اتكسر ثنية الربيع لا والذي بعثك بالحق لا تكسر ثنيتها. فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم " يا انس كتاب الله القصاص ". فرضي القوم فعفوا، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم " ان من عباد الله من لو اقسم على الله لابره

Narrated Ibn `Umar:Fasting was observed on the day of 'Ashura' (i.e. 10th of Muharram) by the people of the Pre-Islamic Period. But when (the order of compulsory fasting) in the month of Ramadan was revealed, the Prophet said, "It is up to one to fast on it (i.e. day of 'Ashura') or not

حدثنا مسدد، حدثنا يحيى، عن عبيد الله، قال اخبرني نافع، عن ابن عمر رضى الله عنهما قال كان عاشوراء يصومه اهل الجاهلية، فلما نزل رمضان قال " من شاء صامه، ومن شاء لم يصمه

Narrated `Aisha:The people used to fast on the day of 'Ashura' before fasting in Ramadan was prescribed but when (the order of compulsory fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, it was up to one to fast on it (i.e. 'Ashura') or not

حدثنا عبد الله بن محمد، حدثنا ابن عيينة، عن الزهري، عن عروة، عن عايشة رضى الله عنها كان عاشوراء يصام قبل رمضان، فلما نزل رمضان قال " من شاء صام، ومن شاء افطر

Narrated `Abdullah:That Al-Ash'ath entered upon him while he was eating. Al-Ash'ath said, "Today is 'Ashura." I said (to him), "Fasting had been observed (on such a day) before (the order of compulsory fasting in) Ramadan was revealed. But when (the order of fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, fasting (on 'Ashura') was given up, so come and eat

حدثني محمود، اخبرنا عبيد الله، عن اسراييل، عن منصور، عن ابراهيم، عن علقمة، عن عبد الله، قال دخل عليه الاشعث وهو يطعم فقال اليوم عاشوراء. فقال كان يصام قبل ان ينزل رمضان، فلما نزل رمضان ترك، فادن فكل

Narrated Aisha:During the Pre-Islamic Period of ignorance the Quraish used to observe fasting on the day of 'Ashura', and the Prophet (ﷺ) himself used to observe fasting on it too. But when he came to Medina, he fasted on that day and ordered the Muslims to fast on it. When (the order of compulsory fasting in ) Ramadan was revealed, fasting in Ramadan became an obligation, and fasting on 'Ashura' was given up, and who ever wished to fast (on it) did so, and whoever did not wish to fast on it, did not fast

حدثني محمد بن المثنى، حدثنا يحيى، حدثنا هشام، قال اخبرني ابي، عن عايشة رضى الله عنها قالت كان يوم عاشوراء تصومه قريش في الجاهلية، وكان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يصومه، فلما قدم المدينة صامه وامر بصيامه، فلما نزل رمضان كان رمضان الفريضة، وترك عاشوراء، فكان من شاء صامه، ومن شاء لم يصمه

Narrated 'Ata:That he heard Ibn `Abbas reciting the Divine Verse:-- "And for those who can fast they had a choice to either fast, or feed a poor for every day.." (2.184) Ibn `Abbas said, "This Verse is not abrogated, but it is meant for old men and old women who have no strength to fast, so they should feed one poor person for each day of fasting (instead of fasting)

حدثني اسحاق، اخبرنا روح، حدثنا زكرياء بن اسحاق، حدثنا عمرو بن دينار، عن عطاء، سمع ابن عباس، يقرا {وعلى الذين يطوقونه فدية طعام مسكين }. قال ابن عباس ليست بمنسوخة، هو الشيخ الكبير والمراة الكبيرة لا يستطيعان ان يصوما، فليطعمان مكان كل يوم مسكينا

Narrated Nafi`:Ibn `Umar recited: "They had a choice, either fast or feed a poor for every day.." and added, "This Verse is abrogated

حدثنا عياش بن الوليد، حدثنا عبد الاعلى، حدثنا عبيد الله، عن نافع، عن ابن عمر رضى الله عنهما انه قرا {فدية طعام مساكين} قال هي منسوخة

Narrated Salama:When the Divine Revelation: "For those who can fast, they had a choice to either fast, or feed a poor for every day," (2.184) was revealed, it was permissible for one to give a ransom and give up fasting, till the Verse succeeding it was revealed and abrogated it

حدثنا قتيبة، حدثنا بكر بن مضر، عن عمرو بن الحارث، عن بكير بن عبد الله، عن يزيد، مولى سلمة بن الاكوع عن سلمة، قال لما نزلت {وعلى الذين يطيقونه فدية طعام مسكين} كان من اراد ان يفطر ويفتدي حتى نزلت الاية التي بعدها فنسختها. مات بكير قبل يزيد

Narrated Al-Bara':When the order of compulsory fasting of Ramadan was revealed, the people did not have sexual relations with their wives for the whole month of Ramadan, but some men cheated themselves (by violating that restriction). So Allah revealed: "Allah is aware that you were deceiving yourselves but He accepted your repentance and forgave you

حدثنا عبيد الله، عن اسراييل، عن ابي اسحاق، عن البراء، وحدثنا احمد بن عثمان، حدثنا شريح بن مسلمة، قال حدثني ابراهيم بن يوسف، عن ابيه، عن ابي اسحاق، قال سمعت البراء رضى الله عنه . لما نزل صوم رمضان كانوا لا يقربون النساء رمضان كله، وكان رجال يخونون انفسهم، فانزل الله {علم الله انكم كنتم تختانون انفسكم فتاب عليكم وعفا عنكم}

Narrated Ash-Shu`bi:`Adi took a white rope (or thread) and a black one, and when some part of the night had passed, he looked at them but he could not distinguish one from the other. The next morning he said, "O Allah's Apostle! I put (a white thread and a black thread) underneath my pillow." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Then your pillow is too wide if the white thread (of dawn) and the black thread (of the night) are underneath your pillow

حدثنا موسى بن اسماعيل، حدثنا ابو عوانة، عن حصين، عن الشعبي، عن عدي، قال اخذ عدي عقالا ابيض وعقالا اسود حتى كان بعض الليل نظر فلم يستبينا، فلما اصبح قال يا رسول الله، جعلت تحت وسادتي. قال " ان وسادك اذا لعريض ان كان الخيط الابيض والاسود تحت وسادتك

Narrated `Adi bin Hatim:I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! What is the meaning of the white thread distinct from the black thread? Are these two threads?" He said, "You are not intelligent if you watch the two threads." He then added, "No, it is the darkness of the night and the whiteness of the day

حدثنا قتيبة بن سعيد، حدثنا جرير، عن مطرف، عن الشعبي، عن عدي بن حاتم رضى الله عنه قال قلت يا رسول الله ما الخيط الابيض من الخيط الاسود اهما الخيطان قال " انك لعريض القفا ان ابصرت الخيطين ". ثم قال " لا بل هو سواد الليل وبياض النهار

Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d The Verse "And eat and drink until the white thread appears to you distinct from the black thread." was revealed, but: '... of dawn' was not revealed (along with it). So some men, when intending to fast, used to tie their legs, one with white thread and the other with black thread and would keep on eating till they could distinguish one thread from the other. Then Allah revealed' ... of dawn,' whereupon they understood that meant the night and the day

حدثنا ابن ابي مريم، حدثنا ابو غسان، محمد بن مطرف حدثني ابو حازم، عن سهل بن سعد، قال وانزلت {وكلوا واشربوا حتى يتبين لكم الخيط الابيض من الخيط الاسود} ولم ينزل {من الفجر} وكان رجال اذا ارادوا الصوم ربط احدهم في رجليه الخيط الابيض والخيط الاسود، ولا يزال ياكل حتى يتبين له رويتهما، فانزل الله بعده {من الفجر} فعلموا انما يعني الليل من النهار

Narrated Al-Bara:In the Pre-Islamic Period when the people assumed Ihram, they would enter their houses from the back. So Allah revealed:-- "And it is not righteousness that you enter houses from the back, but the righteous man is he who fears Allah, obeys His Orders and keeps away from what He has forbidden. So enter houses through their doors

حدثنا عبيد الله بن موسى، عن اسراييل، عن ابي اسحاق، عن البراء، قال كانوا اذا احرموا في الجاهلية اتوا البيت من ظهره، فانزل الله {وليس البر بان تاتوا البيوت من ظهورها ولكن البر من اتقى واتوا البيوت من ابوابها}

Narrated Nafi`:During the affliction of Ibn Az-Zubair, two men came to Ibn `Umar and said, "The people are lost, and you are the son of `Umar, and the companion of the Prophet, so what forbids you from coming out?" He said, "What forbids me is that Allah has prohibited the shedding of my brother's blood." They both said, "Didn't Allah say, 'And fight them until there is no more affliction?" He said "We fought until there was no more affliction and the worship is for Allah (Alone while you want to fight until there is affliction and until the worship becomes for other than Allah." Narrated Nafi` (through another group of sub-narrators): A man came to Ibn `Umar and said, "O Abu `Abdur Rahman! What made you perform Hajj in one year and Umra in another year and leave the Jihad for Allah' Cause though you know how much Allah recommends it?" Ibn `Umar replied, "O son of my brother! Islam is founded on five principles, i.e. believe in Allah and His Apostle, the five compulsory prayers, the fasting of the month of Ramadan, the payment of Zakat, and the Hajj to the House (of Allah)." The man said, "O Abu `Abdur Rahman! Won't you listen to what Allah has mentioned in His Book: 'If two groups of believers fight each other, then make peace between them, but if one of them transgresses beyond bounds against the other, then you all fight against the one that transgresses. (49.9) and:--"And fight them till there is no more affliction (i.e. no more worshiping of others along with Allah)." Ibn `Umar said, "We did it, during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) when Islam had only a few followers. A man would be put to trial because of his religion; he would either be killed or tortured. But when the Muslims increased, there was no more afflictions or oppressions." The man said, "What is your opinion about `Uthman and `Ali?" Ibn `Umar said, "As for `Uthman, it seems that Allah has forgiven him, but you people dislike that he should be forgiven. And as for `Ali, he is the cousin of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and his son-in-law." Then he pointed with his hand and said, "That is his house which you see

حدثنا محمد بن بشار، حدثنا عبد الوهاب، حدثنا عبيد الله، عن نافع، عن ابن عمر رضى الله عنهما اتاه رجلان في فتنة ابن الزبير فقالا ان الناس قد ضيعوا، وانت ابن عمر وصاحب النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فما يمنعك ان تخرج فقال يمنعني ان الله حرم دم اخي. فقالا الم يقل الله {وقاتلوهم حتى لا تكون فتنة } فقال قاتلنا حتى لم تكن فتنة، وكان الدين لله، وانتم تريدون ان تقاتلوا حتى تكون فتنة، ويكون الدين لغير الله. وزاد عثمان بن صالح عن ابن وهب، قال اخبرني فلان، وحيوة بن شريح، عن بكر بن عمرو المعافري، ان بكير بن عبد الله، حدثه عن نافع، ان رجلا، اتى ابن عمر فقال يا ابا عبد الرحمن ما حملك على ان تحج عاما وتعتمر عاما، وتترك الجهاد في سبيل الله عز وجل، وقد علمت ما رغب الله فيه قال يا ابن اخي بني الاسلام على خمس ايمان بالله ورسوله، والصلاة الخمس، وصيام رمضان، واداء الزكاة، وحج البيت. قال يا ابا عبد الرحمن، الا تسمع ما ذكر الله في كتابه {وان طايفتان من المومنين اقتتلوا فاصلحوا بينهما} {الى امر الله} {قاتلوهم حتى لا تكون فتنة} قال فعلنا على عهد رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وكان الاسلام قليلا، فكان الرجل يفتن في دينه اما قتلوه، واما يعذبوه، حتى كثر الاسلام فلم تكن فتنة. قال فما قولك في علي وعثمان قال اما عثمان فكان الله عفا عنه، واما انتم فكرهتم ان تعفوا عنه، واما علي فابن عم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم وختنه. واشار بيده فقال هذا بيته حيث ترون